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Summerguide calendar MayPressure Canner TestingMay 24, 8am-4pm Thu. Sign-up to have your pressure canner gauge(s) tested to ensure safety during the home canning process. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport D...]]>Bicentennial buddies: Union County and Illinoishttp://illinoistimes.com/article-20023-bicentennial-buddies-union-county-and-illinois.html
Bicentennial buddies: Union County and Illinois Union County was born the same year as Illinois – and just happens to have some spectacular spots for a 200th birthday party. A popular state park, a giant cross, a significant Lincoln site and an o...]]>Destination Danville, a city reclaiming its treasureshttp://illinoistimes.com/article-20024-destination-danville-a-city-reclaiming-its-treasures.html
Destination Danville, a city reclaiming its treasures Just two hours east of Springfield with plenty of highlights that can be enjoyed in a few hours, Danville is a pleasant daytrip – and a city claiming a progressive new status. A strong foundat...]]>A Decatur writing professor’s novel about a writing profhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-20025-a-decatur-writing-professor%25E2%2580%2599s-novel-about-a-writing-prof.html
A Decatur writing professor’s novel about a writing prof Iced is an engaging novel. It’s set in a fictionalized but recognizable central Illinois town that is known for the strong odor of its grain-processing facilities that some optimistically call “th...]]>Stained glass, a Springfield tour http://illinoistimes.com/article-20026-stained-glass-a-springfield-tour.html
Stained glass, a Springfield tour Springfield is home to gorgeous stained glass installations in churches, historic sites and other public spaces. Architect Ralls Melotte, co-founder of Melotte Morse Stained Glass and Melotte Mo...]]>Playing around - Summer brings a plethora of theatrical pleasureshttp://illinoistimes.com/article-20027-playing-around.html
Playing around - Summer brings a plethora of theatrical pleasures Fittingly for a theater situated within a village once called home by the future 16th U.S. president, New Salem’s Theatre in the Park kicks off its summer season with The Last of Mrs. Lincoln...]]>Sizzling summer of soundhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-20028-sizzling-summer-of-sound.html
Sizzling summer of sound So many summer concerts, so little time. From big festivals to tiny venues and from hard rock to bro-country and from new wave to hardcore to hip-hop, here’s an overview of some of the best mu...]]>2017 Summerlong Summerguide calendarhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18687-2017-summerlong-summerguide-calendar.html
2017 Summerlong Summerguide calendar MayIllinois Products Farmers MarketMay 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 4-7pm. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a s...]]>Sangamon County Fairhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18688-sangamon-county-fair.html
Sangamon County Fair The Sangamon County Fair has made some exciting changes in time for the 2017 season, which runs June 13-18. General admission pricing has been reduced and a new concert ticket price has been int...]]>Pawnee Prairie Days - Small-town festival offers carnival, parade, pageants, funhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18689-pawnee-prairie-days.html
Pawnee Prairie Days - Small-town festival offers carnival, parade, pageants, fun This June, cruise 20 minutes south down I-55 and enjoy a small-town festival among the cornfields in picturesque Pawnee. This year’s Pawnee Prairie Days will be observed June 22-24. The three-...]]>Legacy of Giving Festival - Two nights, 70 bands, five stages, 10 charitieshttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18690-legacy-of-giving-festival.html
Legacy of Giving Festival - Two nights, 70 bands, five stages, 10 charities The SOHO (Service Organization for Humanitarian Opportunity) Music Festival was a highlight among the central Illinois summer festival scene for 12 years. But earlier this year SOHO’s founder...]]>Wacky Wheelers Parades - Creatively decorate your bicycle for a group bike ridehttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18692-wacky-wheelers-parades.html
Wacky Wheelers Parades - Creatively decorate your bicycle for a group bike ride The health benefits to riding a bike are numerous and include strengthening your hips, thighs and rear end. Because cycling is a low-impact activity, it is gentle on joints, making it an excelle...]]>Amaranth Apple Festival - Food and music festival celebrates the eternal beauty of Springfieldhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18693-amaranth-apple-festival.html
Amaranth Apple Festival - Food and music festival celebrates the eternal beauty of Springfield Although the name “Amaranth Apple Festival” (Downtown Springfield Inc.’s revision of 2016’s Bacon Throwdown) may sound like a celebration of the late summer and early autumn deciduous fr...]]>Powerlight Abraham Lincoln Super Cruise and Car Show Spectacular - Car show weekend features a seven-mile cruise, air and ground displays and morehttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18694-powerlight-abraham-lincoln-super-cruise-and-car-show-spectacular.html
Powerlight Abraham Lincoln Super Cruise and Car Show Spectacular - Car show weekend features a seven-mile cruise, air and ground displays and more The Powerlight Abraham Lincoln Super Cruise and Car Show Spectacular is one of the most anticipated car show weekends for automotive enthusiasts in central Illinois. Powerlight weekend presents...]]>Zoo, Shakespeare and history - The summer mix for Bloomington-Normalhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18695-zoo-shakespeare-and-history.html
Zoo, Shakespeare and history - The summer mix for Bloomington-Normal Holding my nose in the zoo building full of big cats and apes, sampling goodies from laden family reunion tables, anticipating the first July Fourth fireworks bursting over a small lake – that...]]>Tour historic Oakland Mansion - An 1853 country estate, now in the heart of St. Louishttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18696-tour-historic-oakland-mansion.html
Tour historic Oakland Mansion - An 1853 country estate, now in the heart of St. Louis Historic houses happen to be one of my favorite things, so when I heard about the beautiful Oakland Mansion in St. Louis, I headed out with Annie Jansen and her sister, Joanie, to check it out....]]>Shandy is dandy - Make your own summer elixirhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18697-shandy-is-dandy.html
Shandy is dandy - Make your own summer elixir We are lazy.Loathe to get out of our cars, we use the drive-thru – it is too much work to write “through” – when we want a hamburger. Cheese comes already grated. Remote controls are no...]]>Springfield’s Boys of Summer - Sliders to open seasonhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18698-springfield%25E2%2580%2599s-boys-of-summer.html
Springfield’s Boys of Summer - Sliders to open season With championship aspirations, the Springfield Sliders begin their 2017 season on the road against the Lafayette Aviators on May 30. The Sliders are a collegiate summer league baseball team from...]]>Arsenic and old musicals - Family fun takes the stage this summerhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18699-arsenic-and-old-musicals.html
Arsenic and old musicals - Family fun takes the stage this summer Popular musicals abound around central Illinois this summer. Whether you’re into dancing paper boys or have a soft spot for recalcitrant beasts, pack your bug spray and your rosé.New Salem’...]]>Sounds of summerhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-18700-sounds-of-summer.html
Sounds of summer There are too many exciting concerts scheduled to hit central Illinois stages in the coming months to fit in this humble space. From big festivals to tiny venues and from classic rock to boot-scootin�...]]>Bursting with Pride - Sixth annual Pride festival features live music, drag show, free HIV testing, morehttp://illinoistimes.com/article-17216-bursting-with-pride.html
Bursting with Pride - Sixth annual Pride festival features live music, drag show, free HIV testing, more Celebrate “the gayest day in central Illinois” by attending the sixth annual Springfield PrideFest on Saturday, May 21, from noon to 10 p.m., on Capitol Avenue between Fourth and Sixth stree...]]>SOHO Music Festival - Rock, run, disc golf to support 10 charitieshttp://illinoistimes.com/article-17217-soho-music-festival.html
SOHO Music Festival - Rock, run, disc golf to support 10 charities What started as a community outreach project in 2005 has grown to include a two-day outdoor street festival which features live music, vendors, food and kids’ activities plus a 10K walk/run an...]]>International Carillon Festival - Annual festival of the bells draws world’s top carilloneurshttp://illinoistimes.com/article-17218-international-carillon-festival.html
International Carillon Festival - Annual festival of the bells draws world’s top carilloneurs This summer, attend a different kind of music festival, one without the high ticket prices, long lines, dirty facilities and drunks. Substitute the serenity of Washington Park, the company of fr...]]>Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series - New family-friendly outdoor music series comes to Jacksonville this summerhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-17219-levitt-amp-jacksonville-music-series.html
Levitt AMP Jacksonville Music Series - New family-friendly outdoor music series comes to Jacksonville this summer Remember last year when we asked you to vote for Jacksonville in the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Award contest? Your votes paid off, as the city of Jacksonville was selected as one out of 15 fi...]]>Bring on the bacon - DSI’s bacon bash partners with Bedrock 66 Live! concert series to feature top-notch musical talenthttp://illinoistimes.com/article-17220-bring-on-the-bacon.html
Bring on the bacon - DSI’s bacon bash partners with Bedrock 66 Live! concert series to feature top-notch musical talent On July 22 and 23, Downtown Springfield, Inc. and Isringhausen Imports plus other festival sponsors will transform downtown Springfield into a bacon-lovers paradise for the second year in a row...]]>Insane Inflatable 5K - Climb and bounce your way through the largest inflatable obstacle course of its kindhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-17221-insane-inflatable-5k.html
Insane Inflatable 5K - Climb and bounce your way through the largest inflatable obstacle course of its kind This summer, get pumped for a wacky obstacle course unlike anything central Illinois has seen before. The Insane Inflatable 5K bounces into Centennial Park on Saturday, Aug. 6. Race waves begin...]]>Reading, writing and baseball - Rotary’s local literacy campaign heads to Busch Stadium May 23 and 24http://illinoistimes.com/article-17222-reading-writing-and-baseball.html
Reading, writing and baseball - Rotary’s local literacy campaign heads to Busch Stadium May 23 and 24 Soon area baseball fans will head south for local Rotary clubs’ 14th annual literacy fundraiser baseball games in beautiful Busch Stadium. Springfield-based watercolor quilt artist Rod Buffing...]]>A hiker’s paradise - Enjoy varied hiking terrain close to home in the Sangamon River Valleyhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-17223-a-hiker%25E2%2580%2599s-paradise.html
A hiker’s paradise - Enjoy varied hiking terrain close to home in the Sangamon River Valley You don’t have to leave central Illinois to have an enjoyable, authentic hiking experience. This summer, get close to nature and have fun with friends and family by hiking these and other park...]]>Can we just ride worry-free? - ABATE’s safety slogan: ‘Look twice to save a life’http://illinoistimes.com/article-17224-can-we-just-ride-worry-free.html
Can we just ride worry-free? - ABATE’s safety slogan: ‘Look twice to save a life’ For bikers like Phil Cornell, longtime motorcyclist, a fun summer is a safe summer. “I do this because I love to ride,” said Cornell. “But I’m sick of burying my brothers and sisters as...]]>I thirst, therefore I am - Summertime cocktails deliverhttp://illinoistimes.com/article-17225-i-thirst-therefore-i-am.html
I thirst, therefore I am - Summertime cocktails deliver Ahhhh – the summer cocktail.Both refreshing and teasing, the perfect elixir for summer’s dog days evokes a happier time of spring, with cherry blossoms bursting and everyone’s team with a...]]>